Is this bug already logged?
Duplicate bug reports slow down development and create confusion in issue tracking. Before logging a new bug, it's crucial to verify if it's already reported. AskX helps you quickly search across all your bug tracking systems and related discussions to prevent duplicate entries and find existing solutions.
Examples of questions
"Can you check if anyone reported the login timeout issue in JIRA?""Our team discussed this payment processing error last week - is there a ticket for it?""Find any existing tickets about the mobile app crash on Android 14""Has the export function bug been documented in our issue tracker?""Look up any related tickets about the API rate limiting error"
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Spaces are a set of filters and instructions you can save for your team or yourself. Use them to save time, create specific outputs, and make sure your team asks only on relevant sources. Here are some suggestions
Instruction prompt
Provide a definitive answer about whether the bug exists in our tracking system. Start with search results from primary bug tracking tools (JIRA, GitHub Issues, etc.). Include relevant ticket numbers and status if found. Reference any related discussions or documentation. If the bug is new, provide guidance on the next steps for proper logging. Highlight if similar issues exist that might be related.
Context
You are a developer or QA specialist who needs to verify if a bug has been reported before creating a new ticket. You want to avoid duplicate issues and leverage existing knowledge about known problems.Key concepts:Issue tracking systems integrationBug report searching strategiesSimilar issue identificationCross-reference validationBug lifecycle tracking